Industry experts predict tough choices as NewJeans’ ultimatum nears
Industry experts predict three potential contract termination scenarios, none of which seem likely to result in a peaceful resolution.
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Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin quits Hybe, declares legal war
Ms. Min accused the company of breaching shareholder agreements and engaging in unlawful practices.
Why are Yale students taking K-pop classes?
Students shared positive feedback about the course, noting the insights they gained into K-pop’s multifaceted nature.
K-pop idols increasingly voicing their identities and opinions as power dynamics shift
Industry insiders credit social media’s influence and its role in global K-pop marketing for giving idols the confidence to share their sexual identities, bold fashion choices…
Thai K-pop fans’ online protest against Hybe intensifies
Fans demand apology from the K-pop powerhouse for allegedly disparaging Blackpink’s Lisa.
When two worlds collab: K-pop flexes power with global stars
Once seen primarily as a strategy for K-pop stars to break into Western markets, these partnerships now enable major pop icons to harness the power of K-pop fandoms.
Rose’s ‘Apt.’ redefines K-pop’s global appeal
According to The Black Label, Rose’s agency, on Friday, the chart-topping single surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify within seven days of its release. This marks the…
‘K-pop is all about money’
While K-pop idols shine on stage, producers navigate challenges behind the scenes, especially when securing the funds to sustain their artists' careers.
‘Respect each other as human beings’: NewJeans Hanni testifies at National Assembly audit
The Vietnamese Australian singer was called as a reference witness following her group’s guerrilla YouTube live broadcast on Sept. 11.
NewJeans’ Hanni to attend National Assembly audit as witness
Hanni, on Wednesday, shared her decision on the fan communication app "Phoning," saying, "I will attend the audit alone. I’m doing this for myself, the NewJeans members and our…